433 Rapp Road, Valatie, NY 12184 (MLS # 20255725)

Welcome to Hardwicke Farmhouse. Set on more than eight private acres along a quiet country road, this exceptional Greek Revival farmhouse tells the story of nearly three centuries of Columbia County history. The original structure dates to the 1740s, with a gracious Greek Revival center hall added in the 1840s. Its striking mid-20th-century modern addition was designed by world-renowned architect John Messick, a founding partner of MCWB Architects and contemporary visionary with I. M. Pei. His work reimagined the property with bold architectural lines and a silo-inspired great room that fills the home with light and offers bucolic far-reaching views of the surrounding farmland. Inside, the historic rooms feel intimate and grounded. Hand-hewn beams, wide plank floors, restored hardware, and Dutch doors reflect the home's early roots. Morning light drifts through the front parlor and dining room, both anchored by wood-burning fireplaces. Beyond these rooms, the architectural addition opens into a dramatic great room with an inglenook fireplace and sweeping views of the pool, barns, and fields. The kitchen and dining area share this airy, modern space, creating a natural flow for long meals, gatherings, and quiet mornings observing each season's simple, natural charm. Three en suite bedrooms include a spacious first floor primary suite with its own fireplace, a large dressing room, and views across the property. The home offers gracious gathering spaces and quiet corners to escape to with a book or cup of tea. Additional rooms throughout the home offer flexibility for offices, studios, or guests. Outdoors, the landscape includes remnants of the old apple orchard, newly planted trees and gardens, and open fields and wildflower meadows. A reclaimed adjacent pond, fed by two freshwater springs, sits beside the pool and stone terraces, and weathered barns add authentic rural character. The residence is surrounded by 600 acres of farmland, offering beautiful uninterrupted pastoral views. The property has undergone extensive renovations and thoughtful improvements, including a new metal roof and significant updates across both the interior and landscape. Kinderhook, Chatham, and Hudson are all within easy reach, and Albany International Airport is about thirty minutes away, making travel surprisingly simple. Daily life here is shaped by quiet countryside, nearby farms, local dining, and easy access to the best of the Hudson Valley.

Last Updated	11/17/2025	Year Built	1740
Community	Valatie	Garage Spaces	1.0
County	Columbia

Additional Details

AIR	CENTRAL AIR
AIR CONDITIONING	Yes
APPLIANCES	DISHWASHER, DRYER, RANGE, REFRIGERATOR, WASHER, Washer/Dryer
AREA	Valatie
BASEMENT	Storage Space, UNFINISHED, Yes
CONSTRUCTION	Wood Siding
EXTERIOR	Garden, Lighting, Private Yard
FIREPLACE	Yes
GARAGE	Yes
HEAT	FORCED AIR, Oil
INTERIOR	Beamed Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Storage
LOT	8.1 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION	Garden, LANDSCAPED, PRIVATE, Views, WOODED
LOT DIMENSIONS	8.1
PARKING	Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Off Street, Private
POOL DESCRIPTION	In Ground
SEWER	Septic Tank
STYLE	Greek Revival
TAXES	11633
VIEW	Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION	Creek/Stream, Garden, Pond, Pool, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Water
WATER	Private, Well

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